Word · Frequency #8732
coastlines
海岸线
coastlines is the plural of coastline.
the shape, outline, or boundary of a coast
- 1.
The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast. (The term coastline is generally used to describe the approximate boundaries at relatively large spatial scales.)
海岸的形状、轮廓或边界
- 2.
the outline of a coast
海岸线的轮廓
海岸的形状、轮廓或边界；海岸线的轮廓
In use
We drove along the coastline to enjoy the ocean views.
The map shows a rugged coastline with many small bays.
Climate change is affecting coastlines around the world.
along the coastline
We drove along the beautiful coastline.
我们沿着美丽的海岸线行驶。
the coastline of [place]
The coastline of Norway is rugged and scenic.
挪威的海岸线崎岖而风景优美。
a [adj] coastline
This region has a long coastline with many beaches.
Connections
Collocations
- rocky coastline
- 岩石海岸线
- The ship sailed along the rocky coastline of Scotland.船沿着苏格兰岩石海岸线航行。
- rugged coastline
- 崎岖的海岸线
- The rugged coastline is popular with hikers.崎岖的海岸线深受徒步旅行者喜爱。
- pristine coastline
- 原始海岸线
- They are working to protect the pristine coastline from development.他们正在努力保护原始海岸线免受开发。
- along the coastline
- 沿着海岸线
- We drove along the coastline, enjoying the views.我们沿着海岸线开车，欣赏风景。
- coastline erosion
- 海岸线侵蚀
- Coastline erosion is a serious problem in many areas.海岸线侵蚀在许多地区是一个严重的问题。
- coastline protection
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象海岸（coast）上画了一条线（line），那条弯曲的轮廓就是coastline（海岸线）。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：geography、travel、environmental science 词性为名词，属于标准地理术语，通常用于正式或一般性描述，如地理教材、旅游指南或环境报道中，中性语域最为常见。
Grammar Note
表示某地区的海岸线时，通常用 the coastline of，如 the coastline of California。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words share the same ending '-line' pronounced /laɪn/, similar to 'coastline'. The spelling pattern is transparent: 'line' as a suffix.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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